Ipanema Blue Metallic

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German name: Ipanemablau Metallic

Paint code

3S2

HEX

#16ADC8

Finish type

Metallic

Color family

Blue

Introduced year

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Discontinued year

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Rarity

PTS only

Yes

Alternate code

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Source

Porsche PTS media site

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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Ipanema Blue Metallic (Ipanemablau Metallic, code 3S2) is a vivid turquoise metallic at #16ADC8 — sharing the same saturated, cyan-adjacent base as Ipanema Blue but with the dimension and light-shifting quality of fine metallic flake, which gives the colour an additional tropical translucency in direct sun. Porsche and Rennbow confirm it is a turquoise metallic shade inspired by the colourful and lively atmosphere of the Brazilian district of Ipanema in Rio de Janeiro, and that it was initially offered as a special colour only for the 2012 model year of the 997.2 generation 911 — at that time under colour code F2. The Porsche Club of America notes that Ipanema Blue Metallic (3S2) has since been seen not only on 911s but also on Caymans and Boxsters as it moved into the PTS catalogue. Two documented community examples in the Stuttcars database reflect its elite rarity as a one-year-only launch colour on the 997.2 that subsequently became a PTS offering.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#1adfff

Overcast#16ADC8

Shade#186978

Golden hour#34c1da

Non-metallic solids appear consistent in color under different lighting, but perceived brightness changes significantly. The image above simulates how this color appears in different environments. HEX values are only digital approximations.

Manufacturer sample

Simulated mirror gradient

Hex #16ADC8

Digital approximation only

Code history (2)

Understanding Porsche paint codes

Format	Example	Era	Notes
4-digit number	6082	1950s–60s	1950s–60s original numbering system. No prefix required.
3-digit alphanumeric	80K	1970s to present	Most common format. The L prefix on the sticker is interchangeable — you can enter it with or without the L.
L + 3 digits	L700	1970s to present	The L prefix is interchangeable — L700 and 700 return the same result.
M + 2 digits	M50	2010s to present	Modern metallic, pearl, and special-effect paint format. Note: O is not zero.
2–3 digits + letter	39Z	1990s–2000s	Used in the 993 and 996 eras. The L prefix on the sticker is optional.
3-digit new code	2BS	2020s to present	Latest-generation code, used for the 992 era and Taycan colors.

6082 4-digit number 1950s–60s

1950s–60s original numbering system. No prefix required.

80K 3-digit alphanumeric 1970s to present

Most common format. The L prefix on the sticker is interchangeable — you can enter it with or without the L.

L700 L + 3 digits 1970s to present

The L prefix is interchangeable — L700 and 700 return the same result.

M50 M + 2 digits 2010s to present

Modern metallic, pearl, and special-effect paint format. Note: O is not zero.

39Z 2–3 digits + letter 1990s–2000s

Used in the 993 and 996 eras. The L prefix on the sticker is optional.

2BS 3-digit new code 2020s to present

Latest-generation code, used for the 992 era and Taycan colors.

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FAQ (5)

What is Porsche paint code 3S2?

3S2 is the Porsche paint code for Ipanema Blue Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Ipanema Blue Metallic?

Ipanema Blue Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the blue family (hex #16ADC8). Its paint code is 3S2.

Is Ipanema Blue Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

Yes. Ipanema Blue Metallic is exclusively available through Porsche's Paint to Sample (PTS) program, which adds approximately $11,430 to the build price and a 3-month lead time.

What is the hex code for Porsche Ipanema Blue Metallic?

The hex code for Ipanema Blue Metallic is #16ADC8. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Ipanema Blue Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

Ipanema Blue Metallic is a metallic finish — it contains aluminum flake, so it shifts brightness with lighting angle.